About the Facility

The Lincoln Correctional Center is an adult male, medium/maximum custody facility. Replacing the Men's Reformatory, the present institution was authorized by the Legislature in 1975 and opened in August 1979. LCC sits next to the Diagnostic and Evaluation Center (DEC) and, while the facilities are separate, they continue to employ the extensive use of shared services including food service, maintenance, inmate records, training, safety and sanitation, mail and perimeter security.

LCC has been accredited by the American Correctional Association since 1981.

General Information

LCC provides care, custody and programming to a variety of inmates, primarily younger, first-time inmates. Each housing unit inside the institution is somewhat unique. One unit serves mentally ill and socially and developmentally impaired inmates. One unit is designed to accommodate an inpatient program for sex offenders. One unit is designated to house inmates who have been classified to Protective Management status. The remaining housing units house general population inmates.

Directions to the Facility

From I-80 W, take exit 397 for US-77 S toward Beatrice. Follow US-77 S/Homestead Expy as it turns into W Van Dorn St. Follow W Varn Dorn St. LCC will be on your right.

Visiting Hours

Segregation Block Visiting Hours

Wednesday

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Saturday

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Protective Custody Block Visiting Hours

Thursday

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Saturday

8:00 am - 10:45 am

Sunday

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

General Population Visiting Hours

Wednesday (Morning)

8:00 am - 10:45 am

Wednesday (Evening)

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Thursday (Morning)

8:00 am - 10:45 am

Thursday (Evening)

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Friday (Morning)

8:00 am - 10:45 am

Friday (Afternoon)

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Friday (Evening)

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Saturday

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Sunday (Morning)

8:00 am - 10:45 am

Sunday (Afternoon)

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

NOTE: The morning session will stop processing visitors at 10:20 am. The afternoon session will stop processing visitors at 3:05 pm. The evening session will stop processing visitors at 7:05 pm. No visitors will be processed during the last 25 minutes of any visiting session. Visitors of general population inmates may visit during any two sessions on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. General population visitors who visit on Saturday or Sunday are limited to one visiting session.

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Programs & Services

Below is a brief record of every available program and service provided by this correctional facility. If it there is any additional facility-specific information pertaining to these programs and services, it will be found under the "Additional Information" tab.

**Please keep in mind that if there is no additional information provided by the facility, the "Additional Information" tab will not be displayed.

Anger Management is available to individuals demonstrating high risk/high needs related to anger. This treatment provides instruction and practice on basic anger control strategies in a group facilitated by clinicians.

Needs Addressed: Attitudes; behavior; aggression, mental health

Clinical Treatment

iHeLP- Inpatient Sex Offender Treatment Program

The Intpatient Healthy Lives Program (iHeLP) is an inpatient program available to individuals who have been assessed as a high risk for further sexual violence.

Need assessed: High Risk Sex Offender

Clinical Treatment

Mental Health Outpatient Services

This program provides general, individual therapy.

Need addressed: Mental Health.

Clinical Treatment

Mental Health Unit

The MHU is a residential treatment community designated for incarcerated individuals with serious mental illness or developmental/organic disabilities and who are assessed as having significant functional impairment. Program components include symptom management, social skills, medication management, mental illness awareness, and others.

Need addressed: Mental Health.

Clinical Treatment

Secure Mental Health Unit

The Secure Mental Health unit is used to house inmates diagnosed with a serious mental illness or significant developmental/organic disability and are not currently suited to be housed on the Mental Health Unit (MHU) due to clinical or behavioral risk factors. Inmates are located on unit C2. Programs include METEOR, introduction to mental illness, core process groups, impulse control and management, creative expressions, meditation and stress management, in addition to others.

Need addressed: Mental Health.

Clinical Treatment

Violence Reduction Program***

The Violence Reduction Program is an intensive treatment option for individuals at high risk for violent re-offense. Incarcerated individuals with a high risk to re-offend may include those with strong antisocial beliefs or lifestyle, evidence of psychopathy, and/or instrumental violence.

Needs Addressed: Aggression; attitudes/behavior

Clinical Treatment

Crime Victims Impact/Empathy and Life Skills

This program increases a participant's understanding of the harm/damages they caused their victims, communities and themselves. The program also provides an important life skill module that teaches how to become emotionally proficient, which translates into better decision making and reduced conflicts.

Needs Addressed: Attitudes; behavior, Life skills.

Non-Clinical Programs

Destination Dads-Common Sense Parenting

Provides parents with a menu of techniques that will aid them in building positive family relationships; preventing and correcting misbehavior; using consequences to improve behavior. Teaches self-control and how to stay calm.

Need addressed: Family

Non-Clinical Programs

Destination Dads-Inside Out Dads

Incarcerated fathers get tools they need to become more involved, responsible, and committed in the lives of their children.

Need addressed: Family

Non-Clinical Programs

Destination Dads-Within My Reach

Critical and concrete tools are provided which help participants improve interactions with those who matter in their lives. Subjects are knowing yourself first, smart love and making your own decisions.

Need addressed: Family

Non-Clinical Programs

Domesti-PUPS

Participants in Domesti-PUPS train dogs to become service animals for persons with disabilities, pet therapy programs, classroom dogs and education programs.

Needs addressed: Pro-social, attitude, behavior

Non-Clinical Programs

Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)

MRT is an evidence-based, cognitive behavioral intervention which leads to enhanced moral reasoning, better decision making and more appropriate behavior.

Needs addressed: Attitudes, behavior.

Non-Clinical Programs

Restorative Justice

This program, hosted by the Community Justice Center, emphasizes the importance of repairing harm caused by criminal behavior.

Need addressed: Pro-social; attitudes/behavior.

Non-Clinical Programs

Thinking for a Change

Thinking for a Change is a high-level cognitive behavioral program developed by the National Institute of Corrections. The program uses role playing to concentrate on changing the criminogenic thinking of offenders.

Needs addressed: Attitudes; behavior; family; friends; aggression.

Non-Clinical Programs

Transformation Project

The Transformation Project is transition and reentry program aimed at promoting positive behavior during incarceration and preparing participants for transition back into the community. Self-study modules are available for incarcerated individuals in long-term restrictive housing.

Needs addressed: Attitudes, behavior, re-entry.

Non-Clinical Programs

Adult Basic Education

Adult Basic Education assists adult incarcerated students work toward high school equivalency, or refresh skills regardless of diploma status.

Need Addressed: Education

Education Programs

College Courses

College courses are offered through various universities/colleges and correspondence courses. Currently, college classes are provided by grant funded providers and/or at the individual's own expense.

Needs Addressed: Education; employment; life skills; pro-social.

Education Programs

ESL/ELL

English as a second language (ESL) is designed to aid those students not fluent in English learn to speak, read, hear and write the language so they can better function in society.

Needs addressed: Education; life skills

Education Programs

High School

NDCS operates its own school district with a high school. Students of all ages may attend high school classes. Individuals under 22 who have not graduated from high school are required to be in school. Students over 22 need to go through an application process.

Need addressed: Education.

Education Programs

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) is an organization to encourage its members to read, and listen at meetings to information provided through speakers. Members may use the program as a foundation to encourage and provide opportunities in facing the truth about their accountability for their addiction.

Need Addressed: Support for addiction.

Pro-Social Activities

Harambee African Cultural Organization (HACO)

This self-betterment club provides and opportunity to explore the root of the African American culture and heritage, including the past, present and future.

Need addressed: Outside interest.

Pro-Social Activities

MATA Club (Mexican Awareness Through Association)

Participants in this self-betterment club learn about the religious, cultural aspects, arts, customs, crafts, language, and the heritage of the Hispanic people.

Needs addressed: Outside interest and support.

Pro-Social Activities

Native Americans Spiritual and Cultural Awareness Group (NASCA)

NASCA is designed to help Native Americans express their uniqueness of cultural and spiritual practices. Participants are given the chance to learn how to sing, pray and dance from a Native perspective.

Needs address: Pro-social/outside interest and support.

Pro-Social Activities

Prison Fellowship 7 Pillars

Provides support to those with pornography and sex addictions.

Need addressed: Support for sex offender.

Pro-Social Activities

Prison Fellowship Conquer Series

Provides support for those with pornography and sex addictions. This is a pre-requisite to the Prison Fellowship & Pillars program.

Needs: Pro-social/outside interest; support for sex offenders.

Pro-Social Activities

Religious Classses and activities

Variety of classes, workshops and religious services designed to help inmates with support and spiritual development.

Needs addressed: Pro-social, support.

Pro-Social Activities

Sports/Recreation Activities

A variety of activities that encourage health pastimes are offered at all facilities. Please check with recreational specialists for more information.

Needs addressed: Pro-social/outside interest; health.

Pro-Social Activities

Standing Together on Purpose (S.T.O.P.)

Standing Together on Purpose ( S.T.O.P.) is a multi-cultural club that teaches about the heritage and legacy of American people. S.T.O.P. aims to further promote the cultural construction of stable bridges for effective communication between all people.

Needs addressed: Pro-social; outside interest.

Pro-Social Activities

Veteran's Group

The Veteran's Group aims to assist all veterans and honorary members, including veterans of the United States of America and its Allies Forces in addition to their dependents and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans. The group provides opportunities for veterans to find employment upon release.

Need Addressed: Employment

Pro-Social Activities

Assistance for Social Security Application

Social workers provide assistance in obtaining and completing Social Security applications to individuals who qualify and are 90 days from discharge, post-release supervision or parole.

Need addressed: Re-entry for those who may qualify for Social Security benefits due to age or disability.

Reentry Services

Discharge Planning

Reentry specialists work with individuals to ensure a reentry plan is completed. The plan allows for a smooth transition to the community and focuses on housing, transportation, employment, education, and medical/mental health services as needed.

Transition Services are available to those transitioning to or from general population or protective management. Mental Health professionals may assists with these services.

Need Addressed: Mental Health

Community Coordination

Social workers coordinate with a variety of community providers and agencies for mental health services, substance abuse treatment and medical services. Providers include the Veteran's Administration, DHHS, treatment agencies, private practice and non-profit organizations.

Social workers assist individuals with high medical/mental health needs to find clothing resources, apply for benefits or general assistance and other life needs.

Needs addressed: Social work services.

Social Work Services

Medical Services Coordination

Social workers assist individuals with high medical needs to set appointments for medication management, healthcare and provide resources to obtain medical insurance upon release:

Needs addressed: Health, mental health, life skills, re-entry.

Social Work Services

Specialized Housing Services

Social workers provide assistance to individuals with high medical/mental health needs to obtain transitional living, assisted living or skilled nursing care, as needed.

Needs addressed: Re-entry

Social Work Services

Specialized Population Served

Specialized Population Served offers services for inmates with mental illness or serious chronic medical conditions that are high risk and multi-needs.

Needs addressed: Health; mental health

Social Work Services

Cabinet Maker Apprentice

Apprenticeship for learning carpentry skills.

Need addressed: Employment

Vocational/Life Skills Programs

Forklift Training

Training in how to use and operate a forklift.

Need addressed: Employment

Vocational/Life Skills Programs

Mental Health Association Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)

Discusses de-escalation; decision making and consequences; how trauma has affected a person; and how to overcome negative ways of dealing with stressful situations and crises. Need addressed: Life skills.

Vocational/Life Skills Programs

Offset Press Operator Apprenticeship

Training in how to operate and offset printer in the Print Shop.

Need addressed: Employment.

Vocational/Life Skills Programs

Reconnect: Success Prep

Helps participants examine behaviors and attitudes that may have contributed to their incarceration and focus on skills critical to reentry.

The LCC provides care, custody and programming to a variety of inmates, primarily younger, first-time inmates. Each of the housing units of the institution is somewhat unique. One unit serves the mentally ill and socially and developmentally impaired inmates. One unit is designed to accommodate an inpatient program for sex offenders. One unit is designated as segregation, supplementing the sixteen cell Control Unit that is used to house the most disruptive inmates. One unit is designated to house inmates who have been classified to Protective Custody status. The remaining housing units house general population inmates.

Team members at the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC) and Diagnostic and Evaluation Center (DEC) hosted a volunteer appreciation dinner in the LCC visiting room on April 30. Several volunteers attended the event, including Bill Hance, who was recognized as DEC’s Volunteer of the Year, and Roy Wolfer, LCC’s Volunteer of the Year. LCC’s Food Service team provided a lovely meal consisting of lemon pepper chicken, rice pilaf, asparagus and a choice of dessert.Read more

The Community Justice Center (CJC) completed its 59th “Restorative Justice (RH) – crime victims impact/empathy life skills class” at the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC) on April 5. Fifty percent showed empathy and/or insight into the effects their actions had on their victims/community. “The workshop teaches you how to more effectively cope with your emotional problems and how to deal with them,” one participant said.Read more

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Reentry Specialist Rob Kocks meets with an incarcerated individual to discuss his reentry plan at the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC). Kocks has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since 2016. His main job duties include conducting various levels of reentry meetings, attending parole hearings and reviews and working collaboratively with the Parole Board, Office of Parole, Probation Administration, Vocational and Life Skills partners and community outreach organizations. “Our primary goal is to prepare offenders for their reentry in to the community so that they don’t re-offend,”...Read more

The Community Justice Center (CJC) completed its 58th Restorative Justice “Victims Impact/Empathy/Life Skills Class” at the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC) on March 21. Ninety percent of participants said they gained insight into the effects their actions had on their victims and communities. “It taught me to think about how my crime affected others and how I traumatized my victims" one participant said.Read more

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Security Corporal John Sublette logs incarcerated individuals on his unit at the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC). Sublette has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since February of 2017. His main job duties include monitoring cameras, logging those entering and leaving the unit, answering phones and logging area checks, showers and yard times. “I like keeping track of things and I like the paperwork aspect,” Sublette said. “I like helping out when people need me.” #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Unit Manager Rowan Taylor jokes with an incarcerated individual at the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC). Taylor has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since 2014. Her main job duties include handling inmate and team member concerns within her unit, teaching Thinking for a Change (T4C) and facilitating Inner Circle. “I started this job to get experience in social work, not thinking I’d be here more than a year,” Taylor said. “I ended up realizing I really, really liked it. This is the most rewarding job I’ve ever had.” #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

In National Geographic's book "LOVE Unleashed" by Rebecca Ascher-Walshis is a chapter called Rosco (page 37). Rosco is a Domesti-PUPS therapy/service dog trained at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP). He now belongs to a child with cerebral palsy. The chapter mentions both NSP and the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC). It references Rosco’s graduation, training and the benefits to the public and the incarcerated individuals involved.Read more

The Community Justice Center (CJC) completed its 57th Restorative Justice “Victims Impact/Empathy/Life Skills Class” at the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC) on Feb. 8. Eighty percent of class participants said they gained insight into who their victims really are and how their decisions impacted their victims and communities. "It gave insight on how many people I harmed," one participant said. "Where I thought it was one – I realized it was many more."Read more